Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
Durango, Colorado
Mercy Regional Medical Center
$1,759-1,995/weekHost Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
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Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float) – Durango, Colorado
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Float
- Shift: Nights
- Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Unit/Department: MS-Tele Float (includes multiple units ranging from General MS-Telemetry to Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Trauma, and Emergency Department Observation)
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6 depending on patient acuity
- Float Assignments: May float to ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele units; rare possibility of floating to other nearby hospitals in extreme need situations
- Orientation: 1-2 days with a preceptor; clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if some modules are remote
- Scheduling: Leadership creates 6-week schedules; travelers must be flexible to fill gaps; all time-off requests must be submitted before assignment start
- Weekend Requirement: 6-9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Holiday Requirement: May be asked to participate in holiday rotation
- Call/Standby: Rare, only for low census situations
- Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed
Patient Population & Common Diagnoses
- Adults to geriatrics
- Cardiac, Neurology, Orthopedics, Oncology, Renal, Urology (post-surgical), General Surgery (post-appendectomy), Gynecology, Psychiatry/Detox, ENT, General Medicine
- Stable long-term placement patients
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – American Heart Association
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience
- Prior neurology experience preferred
- Ability to titrate heparin drips
Additional Information
- Charge nurse designated on each unit; typically does not take patient assignments unless necessary (more common on night shifts)
- Nurse aides are present on the unit
- Respiratory therapy equipment used includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP
- Must submit a driver’s license within a 60-mile radius for hiring process purposes
Facility
Mercy Regional Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 82 beds
Durango, CO
About
Durango is nestled in the Four Corners area of Colorado in the furthest reaches of the state's southwest territory near New Mexico, far from cities like Denver and Boulder in the Front Range. It sits at the edge of craggy peaks and evergreen forests with the Animas River running through, ideal for fishing, kayaking, rafting, paddleboarding and tubing. Many visitors and locals enjoy hiking and skiing in the San Juan Mountains, but Durango may best be known for its historic steam train. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad brings passengers back to the late 19th century on the vintage train that travels to the tiny town of Silverton with its impressive National Historic District. Durango also has plenty of historic charms, with a distinct Old West feel and streets lined with elegant Victorian-era saloons and hotels tucked between award-winning restaurants, shops, galleries and museums.
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